Newtownpilsworth, Carlow, Maganey, Co. Kildare, R93 A7N8
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€495,000 · 6 Bed · 2 Bath · 207m² · Detached
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €495,000, this home is priced below what similar properties sold for in the area. Favourable entry conditions — but consider a structural survey before committing. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 10mo recency · Low confidence · Property Price Register
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
Bid Model Unavailable
Not enough closed transaction data for this property.
We found 4 comparable transactions within 5.0km over the past 36 months. A minimum of 3 is required to derive a statistically reliable bid strategy. Purchasing a report is not available for this property.
This can happen for properties in lower-turnover areas or very specific property types. Check back as new transactions register on the Property Price Register, or search for a nearby comparable property.
Price Distribution Analysis
4 verified closed sales within 5.0km · 36 months. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned below the median transaction level, suggesting favourable entry conditions.
This chart shows where the asking price sits versus recent verified closed sales. It does not show your bid strategy.Same baseline as Market Position.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
10 months
Data Freshness
Most recent sale age
±20%
Price Spread
How much prices vary
Low
Confidence Level
Sale prices in this area vary more than usual, so there is some uncertainty in the figures. Bid conservatively and in small increments.
Limited recent transaction volume reduces trend precision. Strategy remains anchored to closed-sale distribution.
PPR closed sales · size & time adjusted · no asking prices used
Supporting Evidence · 4 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivercourt, Grange, Maganey, Laois | 2024-03-22 | 223m² | |
| Levitstown Lock, Athy, Kildare, Kildare | 2025-09-01 | 234.9m² |
Transactions within a 5.0km radius and 36-month window.
Methodology
Closed sales time-adjusted to current market · size-weighted where floor area available · no asking prices or agent estimates used.
How adjustments work
- —Older sales inflated to current market level so stale data doesn't skew bands
- —Similar-sized properties weighted more heavily where floor area is known
- —Local price trends factored in when sufficient data exists; no artificial uplift otherwise
- —All figures from registered closed sales only — no asking prices, no agent estimates
Local Market Notes
Property Quality
BER B2 Advantage: The B2 BER rating offers a competitive advantage, with estimated annual energy costs of €800-€1,200, significantly lower than the €1,800-€2,200 for comparable D-rated properties.
Details
- Generous Size for Value: With 207m² of living space and 6 bedrooms, the property offers substantial square footage at its current asking price, providing excellent value per square meter compared to the local market.
- Upgrade Potential: While the B2 rating is good, further investment to achieve an A rating (costing an estimated €8,000-€12,000) could add €15,000-€20,000 to the property's value and reduce annual energy costs by an additional €600-€1,000.
- Hypothesis: The combination of a good BER rating and a large size suggests that a strategic focus on maximizing the property's energy efficiency to an A-rating could unlock further capital appreciation and significantly reduce operational costs, making it an even more attractive long-term investment.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport Connectivity: The absence of specific bus routes, Luas, or DART stops mentioned for Maganey, Co. Kildare, suggests reliance on private transport for commuting.
Details
- Rural Service Access: While specific local amenities are not detailed in the provided data, the 'Outside Dublin' location implies a need to travel to larger towns like Carlow or Naas for comprehensive shopping, healthcare, and educational facilities.
- Community Focus: The presence of a 6-bedroom detached house in Newtownpilsworth, Maganey, suggests a more rural or semi-rural setting, likely prioritizing quiet living over immediate urban amenity access.
- Hypothesis: The property's 'Outside Dublin' designation, with limited specific transport links provided, suggests that future value appreciation will be heavily tied to local infrastructure development plans, such as road improvements or new commuter services, rather than immediate access to established public transport networks.
Derived from nearby closed-sale patterns.
Built on verified Irish public data
Property Price Register
625,000+ verified closed sales
SEAI
Building energy ratings & floor area
Office of Public Works
Flood zones, events & study areas
MyPlan.ie
Planning applications nationwide
Common Questions
Bid strategy figures are derived from the Property Price Register — Ireland's official record of closed residential sale prices, verified through stamp duty. Floor area data comes from the SEAI BER register. Flood exposure is cross-referenced against OPW CFRAM flood extent mapping and historical flood events. Planning activity is sourced from national planning application records via MyPlan.ie. No asking prices, no agent estimates, no automated valuations.